It was bound to come up. I was hoping it might not, but it did. We had a couple over for dinner on New Year’s Day. We had a wonderful time, doing what couples do: reviewing our Christmas holidays and what we did on NY Eve—for the record, we made it past midnight—and the state of our dogs and kids. Then, the question was asked. “So, Tim what are your goals for this year?” There it was. I took a breath and offered that I was focused on … [Read more...]
Moe at the Masters—Podcast Episode
April 6, 2021 By
Listen to an excerpt from the 'Feeling of Greatness' audiobook about Moe's debut at the Masters in 1956 Associate Producer Tim O'Connor's biography about Moe Norman features a chapter dedicated to Moe's invitation to the 1956 Masters as the first Canadian Amateur champion to receive the honor. Click here to listen This post originally appeared on the website The Feeling of Greatness: The Legend of Moe … [Read more...]
Moe Norman Trashes Mickey Rooney Performance
March 22, 2021 By
Moe vs. Mickey: Associate Producer Tim O'Connor tells the humorous story about a run-in between two icons Mickey Rooney competes in the 1989 Bob Hope Classic in Palm Springs This post originally appeared on the website The Feeling of Greatness: The Legend of Moe NormanOne of my favorite Moe stories centers around actor Mickey Rooney, who ironically looked a little like Moe in his later years: short, … [Read more...]
How I met Moe Norman
February 11, 2021 By
This blog is from a new newsletter on the making of the upcoming film documentary, The Feeling of Greatness: The Legend of Moe Norman. The documentary team asked for a picture of me and Moe. I regret that I never had one taken. I figure this is the next best thing. If you'd like to receive the newsletter, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca When my book, The Feeling of Greatness: The Moe Norman Story, was first published in 1995, I was … [Read more...]
Moe Norman Fans: A book launch party
July 7, 2017 By
All Moe Norman fans are invited to the launch party for my new second edition of The Feeling of Greatness: The Moe Norman Story. Join me and friends of Moe's on Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at Blue Springs Golf Club in Acton, Ontario. Please drop by for a COMPLIMENTARY DRINK, share some of your favourite Moe stories and celebrate the life of Canada's legendary golf genius. The new hard-cover version has been expanded to 336 pages and … [Read more...]
